Ethulose

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Ethulose is a laxative. It is also known as ethylhydroxyethylcellulose.{{cite journal | vauthors = Tomenius J | title = [Ethylhydroxyethylcellulose (ethulose) as a remedy in functional intestinal disorders] | language = sv | journal = Svenska Läkartidningen | volume = 52 | issue = 37 | pages = 2254–64 | date = September 1955 | pmid = 13267828 }}

As a food additive with INS number 467, ethulose is used as an emulsifier.